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Washington state legislators have proposed a bipartisan bill that will enable the establishment of a comprehensive community solar program. Sen. Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) and Rep. Adam Bernbaum (D-Port Townsend) introduced the Fair Access to Community Solar Act (SB 5515/HB 1598). The legislation would provide equitable access to affordable, reliable, locally sited renewable energy for electric utility ratepayers in the …

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Suppliers of U.S.-made battery modules will more than double in the next two years, according to a new report on domestic content trends from Anza. The “Q1 2025 Domestic Content Insights” report shows that U.S. made battery modules will grow from four suppliers in the first half of 2025 to nine by 2027. The report …

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Green Lantern Solar has sold its 500 kW Brighton Solar project in Vermont to Sea Oak Capital. United Power and Silicon Ranch have partnered on 150 MW solar farm in Colorado. Encore Renewable Energy powers up 6 MW solar project in Maine. Read more about these solar installations in the latest edition of the Projects …

Green Lantern Solar transforms reclaimed gravel pit in Vermont | Projects Weekly Read More »

Sol Systems is transforming a 1,050-acre historic subsurface mine site in Randolph County, Illinois, through the construction of a $345 million solar project. The company announced the financial close of the 182 MW project on Jan. 22. Dubbed the Tilden Solar project, the system will produce enough renewable energy to power approximately 33,800 Illinois homes …

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Global solar installations per region, 2020-2025 (GWdc). Source: Wood Mackenzie Installed solar capacity reached new heights in 2024, but the industry will see growth halt in 2025 amidst several uncertainties, according to a new report. Wood Mackenzie recently released the “Global solar: four things to look for in 2025” report, which shows several limitations such …

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High seniors will get the opportunity to earn a renewable energy scholarship through a program established by SOLV Energy. The company is accepting applications for the PowerUp! Renewable Energy Scholarship, which is now in its third year. The PowerUp! Scholarship will award $1,500 to six U.S. high school seniors. To be considered, students are asked to demonstrate …

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EDF Renewables and Enbridge teamed up to build Ohio’s largest solar complex. Savion redeveloped a former coal mine in Kentucky to build a 111 MW solar project. A landfill solar project in Connecticut faces possible cancellation amid $26 million grid interconnection costs. Read about these projects and more in the latest Projects Weekly. EDF Renewables …

EDF Renewables, Enbridge complete Fox Squirrel Solar in Ohio | Projects Weekly Read More »

Lithium batteries are enabling the global energy transition to electricity in many industries and are experiencing explosive growth in demand across various applications and geographies. As multiple gigawatt-hour factories launched in the last few years start to deliver new batteries at scale, a second-life battery economy emerged and is dynamically growing. The lower price of …

Case Study: The second life battery economy of Phoenix Read More »

The U.S. Department of Energy-funded Charging Smart technical assistance and designation program is now available in all 50 states. Charging Smart offers free technical assistance to help local governments accelerate the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure.  By removing barriers to EV deployment, participating communities can unlock economic development, cleaner air, and other …

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The latest edition of Projects Weekly highlights several commercial and community solar projects, battery energy storage … and what’s this about solar benches? Read on, solar builders! Commercial and community solar developer UGE has reached commercial operation on six new solar projects totaling 16 MW. The projects include the company’s first two community solar projects …

UGE adds six new solar projects across four states | Projects Weekly Read More »